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Jan 26, 2025

Grant Ellis Begins Journey as The Bachelor

New Bachelor Grant Ellis begins his journey to find love on Monday, January 27 at 5:00 PST.

“Grant getting eliminated and then Grant being announced as Bachelor is giving me whiplash but I’m here for it!,” says an excited fan over Instagram when Ellis was announced as the next Bachelor.

Bachelor Nation first met Ellis on season 21 of the Bachelorette, and Ellis quickly became a fan favorite. Unfortunately, as Ellis was gearing up to hopefully introduce his family to former Bachelorette, Jenn Tran, it was to the audience’s surprise when Tran sent him home. However, Tran expressed her support for Ellis on the popular ‘Bachelor Happy Hour’ podcast.

“I think he is the perfect pick… I’m truly rooting for him and I am excited to watch,” says Tran. 

Ellis is from New Jersey, but currently resides in Houston, Texas. In fact, Ellis is an athlete and played college basketball at Iona University in New York, before finishing his degree at Alberta Magnus College in Connecticut. Ellis actually went on to continue his basketball career to play professionally in the Dominican Republic. However, after an unfortunate injury, Ellis now is a day trader, and all roads have led him to the hearts of Bachelor Nation.

During the ‘After the Final Rose’ episode of the recent season of the Golden /Bachelorette, a sneak peek into Ellis’ season was shown, and it reveals shocking drama and events, leaving fans on their toes. 

“Growing up, I always put on a face that I was okay,” says Ellis in the sneak peek. “But moving on into the future I don’t want that to be a theme in my life anymore.”

Despite Ellis’ challenges in finding the one for him, the ladies on his season are excited to enter this journey alongside him.

“Grant really does check everybody’s boxes,” says a future Bachelor contestant. “Tall, handsome, smart, hottest Bachelor ever.”

Bachelor Nation is ready to sit down, relax, and watch Ellis’ journey to find love!

“I’m ready to get married, I’m ready to find my wife, I’m ready for everything, ” says Ellis.

Tune in to ABC Monday night for the season premiere.